Caritas Diocese of Shrewsbury
Analysis
Caritas Diocese of Shrewsbury is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Wallasey. It was registered in September 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty and religious activities, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Caritas Diocese of Shrewsbury reported income of £755k and spending of £796k, spending 105% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £619k to £755k (+22%), an average of +5.1% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 24%. Over the whole period it spent 97% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Caritas Diocese of Shrewsbury sits at the 90th percentile: it is larger than about 90% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 92nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Fellowship Afloat Charitable Trust (£755k), Hertsmere Citizens Advice Bureau (£755k) and Bristol Rugby Community Foundation (£755k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 70% and charitable activities 24%. Gifts in wills alone brought in £2,637. Charitable activities took 97% of spending and raising funds 2.6%. Reserves of £143k would cover about 2 months of spending at that rate. It employed 16 people.
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 70%
- Legacies 0.3%
- Charitable activities 24%
- Investments 1.0%
- Other 4.4%
In the charity's own words
Its activities are directed to children and young people without the support of families and in need, children and young people at risk. In addition to children and young people, the charity also provides assistance to people with disabilities, the aged, the vulnerable and individuals, families communities and groups who are in need.
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| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Fellowship Afloat Charitable Trust | Maldon | £755k |
| Hertsmere Citizens Advice Bureau | Herts. | £755k |
| Bristol Rugby Community Foundation | Bristol | £755k |
| South Leeds Alternative Trading Enterprise Limited | Leeds | £756k |